A newly named Pro Bowler in his second season, Pierre-Paul on Wednesday learned he’s been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. If this sounds like it’s nothing new, that’s because it’s not. It’s the second time in three weeks Pierre-Paul has been honored as the conference’s top defensive player.

This time, Pierre-Paul was selected after a dominating performance in the 29-14 victory over the Jets. The man the Giants call JPP had two sacks (giving him 15 1/2 for the season) and five tackles, and three quarterback hits of Mark Sanchez.

Pierre-Paul’s first sack turned into a 7-yard loss late in the second quarter, forcing the Jets to attempt a 44-yard field goal, which Nick Folk missed. His second sack, on the final series, snuffed out any chance of a Jets rally. Pierre-Paul had a third sack (and a forced fumble) overturned on a replay review.

Pierre-Paul won the NFC defensive honors three weeks ago for his performance in a 37-34 victory over the Cowboys in Dallas. In addition to his two sacks (one resulting in a safety when he hauled down Tony Romo in the end zone) Pierre-Paul blocked the potential game-tying field goal in the final second of regulation.

Pierre-Paul is the first NFC defensive player to win the award twice in three weeks since Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins was honored in Weeks 12 and 14 of the 2010 season. He is the first Giants player to be win the award more than once in one season since Osi Umenyiora was named Player of the Week in Weeks 4 and 7 of the 2007 season.